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Whether you’re buying your first home, using down payment assistance, or rebuilding credit — there’s a program that fits. Compare them side by side before you commit.

🏠 FHA Loan

The go-to for first-time buyers and 580+ credit. Low down payment and flexible guidelines.

3.5% down · 580+ creditLearn More →

🎖 VA Loan

Zero down and no monthly mortgage insurance for veterans and active-duty service members.

$0 down · VA eligibleLearn More →

🌾 USDA Loan

100% financing for eligible rural and suburban Kentucky buyers within income limits.

$0 down · USDA areasLearn More →

🏛 KHC Assistance

Kentucky Housing down payment assistance for first-time and repeat buyers.

Up to $12,500 assistanceLearn More →

📈 Conventional

Best long-term value for stronger credit. PMI cancels at 20% equity, unlike FHA.

3% down · 620+ creditLearn More →

💰 Zero Down Options

Every route to buying with nothing down in Kentucky — VA, USDA, and KHC combos.

$0 down programsLearn More →

🌟 First-Time Buyers

All Kentucky first-time homebuyer programs compared in plain English.

Programs & grantsLearn More →

📊 Credit Scores

What score you actually need for each loan type in 2026 — and how to raise yours.

By loan programLearn More →
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No confusing paperwork trails. No surprise fees. A clear path from first call to keys in hand.
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💬 Get Pre-Qualified

Free application review with same-day answers. We look at your credit, income, and goals — no cost, no obligation, no pressure.

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📋 Compare Your Options

FHA vs. Conventional vs. USDA vs. KHC — run side by side with your actual numbers so you see the real payment before you commit.

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🏠 Close & Get Your Keys

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Hi, I’m Joel Lobb — a Kentucky dad who’s spent 20+ years helping families across all 120 counties buy their first home. When you call, you get me — not a phone tree. Questions on a Saturday morning? I answer.

1,300+ Kentucky families have trusted me with their mortgage — from Louisville to Lexington to the smallest towns in the state. Free application reviews, same-day pre-approvals, and honest answers about what you actually qualify for.

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Get a HUD Home for $100 Down

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Kentucky HUD Homes for $100 Down 


Get a HUD Home for $100 Down
FHA $100 Down Payment Home Loan Program: Your Complete Guide to Buying a Home in Kentucky




If you can handle those qualifiers, here's the deal:


• You can only buy HUD homes. Go to the HUD Homes For Sale web page.

• You must use a HUD-registered real estate broker or agent.

• You must qualify for and use Federal Housing Administration (FHA) financing.

• You must plan to be an "owner-occupant," buying the property to live in and not as an investment.

• The home's purchase price must be no more than the appraised value of the property. If you bid a higher price you can pay the difference in cash, minus $100.

• The $100 down incentive must be on the executed contract. That means you have to specifically request the incentive. Your real estate agent should be aware of this provision.

• In some cases, HUD will also cover up to 6 percent of the closing costs.

• The $100 down payment program is eligible for the FHA 203(k) loans. The loans allow borrowers to use a portion of their purchase loan to repair and renovate run-down homes.

That's a good thing because HUD homes are sold in an "as-is" condition -- what you see is pretty much what you get. You could find a diamond in the rough or fool's gold. HUD homes often include a property condition report, but that is not a warranty.

The property report can resemble a home inspection report, but HUD home buyers are always encouraged to get a home inspection to determine just what "as is" is.



Watch video for more detailed info on getting approved for a HUD $100 Down FHA loan in Kentucky👇



 How It Works

 For HUD-owned homes only (found on HUDHomeStore.gov)
Owner-occupants only (no investors or vacation homes)
 Must use FHA financing through an approved lender
 May include up to 6% HUD-paid closing cost assistance
 Compatible with FHA 203(k) rehab loans for homes needing repairs

 Steps to Get Started

1️⃣ Get pre-approved with an FHA-approved lender
2️⃣ Work with a HUD-registered real estate agent
3️⃣ Browse listings at HUDHomeStore.com
4️⃣ Submit your bid with the $100 down incentive listed on your contract


FHA $100 Down Program Highlights: Down Payment: Just $100 (instead of 3.5%) Eligible Properties: HUD-owned homes only Occupancy: Must be your primary residence Financing: FHA-insured loan through approved lender




Joel Lobb 

📞 Call/Text - 502-905-3708


 www.mylouisvillekentuckymortgage.com
 911 Barret Ave., Louisville, KY 40204

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